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Good Afternoon Teams,

We are rapidly approaching the halfway point of build season. I hope all is going well for your team. Keep checking those Team Updates: http://frc-manual.usfirst.org/TeamUpdates/0 and don't forget to build in safety both for the team members who work on the robot and for anyone who will be lifting/transporting the robot. We provided 2 pairs of gloves in the Kit of Parts. Remember to wear gloves when lifting the robot in and out of your practice area to prevent cuts and be sure to use good lifting practices.

2nd Regional Event and FIRST Championship Registration payments are due this Friday, January 27th.

We have been working diligently and the "Save as PDF" function has been fixed on the Competition Manual page: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...ated-documents

We have added the ability to download all of the Team Updates to the Game and Administrative Manual as a PDF. We are working on the ability to download individual Team Updates and will let you know when we’ve added that functionality.

Do you have an innovation inspired by your FRC season experience you think is worthy of recognition? Apply for the FIRST Future Innovator Award, presented by the Abbott Fund! We begin accepting applications this Friday, January 27th. Submissions must be received by Noon EST, March 16th to be considered. This award will be presented at the FIRST Championship in St. Louis. Check here for more information: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...nnovator-award

Microsoft is very excited about supporting the FRC teams by providing direct technical support and assistance. If you have a Microsoft store nearby, call and ask for the Community Development Specialist. If you have questions specific to the Kinect, contact skills@microsoft.com

If you're traveling a long distance to your FRC events this year you're going to want to check out these discounts on flights and car rentals: http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/travel-discounts

28 days until Stop Build Day
See you soon!